This watch cuff is adorned with two vibrant turquoise stones with a very unique black matrix and embedded with lots of silver bits (pyrite). The pyrite on rich blue stones is most typically found on Morenci turquoise, a long closed and famous mine.
Artisan: Unknown |
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Culture: Native American US |
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American |
Ethnic Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian |
Handmade: Yes |
Jewelry Type: Watch Bracelet |
Main Stone: Turquoise |
Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise Stone |
Metal: Sterling Silver |
Modified Item: No |
Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian |
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available |
Stone Color: Blue |
Style: Cuff |
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo |
Type: Bracelet |